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Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site & The Xia Shang Civilizations

Academic Symposium Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Discovery of Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site

Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site & The Xia and Shang Civilizations

Academic Symposium Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Discovery of Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site

18-20 October, 2025

Zhengzhou, Henan

Supervised by

Henan Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage

Hosted by

Henan Provincial Institute of  Cultural Heritage and Archaeology

Xia-Shang Archaeology Professional Committee of the China Archaeological Society

Cultural Relics and Archaeological Society of Henan

Zhengzhou Municipal Institute of Archaeology

Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Site Museum

Zhengzhou Institute of the Origins of Chinese Civilization and Songshan Civilization

the Key Scientific Research Base of Urban Archaeology and Heritage Conservation , State Administration of Cultural Heritage

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the discovery of the Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site. The archaeological journey of the Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site has witnessed the growth and expansion of Henan archaeology, as well as the development and progress of Chinese archaeology. This academic symposium will bring together scholars from around the world to systematically summarize the 70-year research achievements of the Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Site and advance the study of the Xia-Shang civilizations.

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